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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
3
Police Judge R. Don Bistline presided as Nesey Levin argued a yellow light incident and pleaded guilty to a five dollar fine. Several others faced speeding red light and stop signal charges with fines from two fifty to fifteen dollars and various bond forfeitures.
The Memorial swimming pool in Pocatello will open next Sunday at 1 p m with a 45 minute dedication led by Rev Ed Cunningham. Waters from Mink Creek will be carried to the pool, police cars will escort the water bottle ceremony, and admission will be free while minor work continues. Mayor Phillips says the pool is filling on schedule and expects about three weeks of swimming for all ages. The municipal band may perform during the dedication.
Four railway brotherhoods opened wage negotiations in an Ohio town on a 25 percent pay raise demand, the third postwar raise requested. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors led negotiations, with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Engine Men and Firemen joining later, while talks with non operating unions are already underway.
Mrs. Alice Mae McClure, 73, longtime Challis resident, died Saturday in Blackfoot. Born in Kansas in 1875, she moved to Challis as a child and is survived by husband William, son Harry, and two daughters Mrs. William Camerson and Mrs. Frank Nickerson. Funeral services are planned for Monday in Boise.
Patrolman A. J. Rumick witnessed E. R. Dewey of American Falls back into Peter Nielsen’s car twice in two minutes at Halliwell park. Dewey struck the Nielsen front and rear fenders causing damage and was charged with reckless driving. He forfeited a $50 bond by not appearing in police court.
Boise event on Sept 25 will feature Mayor George R. Phillips of Idaho City's remarks. Pocatello's mayor serves as second vice president of the league and will discuss Idaho Public Employees Association and a retirement plan for members.
U S Senator Henry C Dworshak told Burley Idaho Legion and auxiliary members of Europe’s peril and Russia’s armament movements under Potsdam urging strong US defenses and weed out fellow travelers. Separately, local officers were installed at the auxiliary. Marjorie E Bunn witnessed a marriage. divorce actions and a probate case were noted. Judge Henry W Tucker received a Paris Medal of Honor.
Mrs Eva Keeler 33 Route 1 South told Police Judge R Don Bistline she failed to stop at a stop sign due to a leg cramp while driving her car. She pleaded guilty and paid a $7.50 fine after the incident described by Officer J L Bates.
Mr and Mrs Al Erickson win the baby sitting championship of the world. They housed 18 people and a dog in their two room cottage after the Bonds left nine children with them for days. The Bonds returned with a tale of forgotten guardianship and a mystery child Phyllis.
The Ladies' Society and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen announce a special meeting this afternoon in the WOW hall. Luncheon at noon and a banquet at 5 p.m. at the Legion club. All members invited.
Representatives of the Interstate Association of Public Land Counties will meet in Gate City next Sunday and Monday to discuss federal legislation affecting western states with large areas of government owned land. County Commissioner W H Pete Jensen notes Idaho’s Gem State status at 67 percent federal ownership and mentions pending legislation on tax recompense for government owned states.
Police observed two Negro men in a Monday incident as they were charged with using obscene language and one held an open knife. James Hardin Jr. 28 and Russell Charles were accused. a stepmother witness said they were “just playing” and meant no harm. Hardin paid a $100 fine. Jackson pleaded guilty and paid $15.
The Bannock County Sheriff reports the past weekend was unusually quiet with no automobile accidents riots fights or fires and no poaching incidents. Their only action involved hot pursuit of two drunken Indians who were captured and jailed.
Idaho motorists have been arrested and fined for passing stationary school buses since the new semester began. R G Cole, manager of the Idaho Automobile association, urged traffic safety in a Monday statement.
Charles R. Alliston of 1040 Cahoon St. told Police Judge R. Don Bistline that he was pursued by his parents but was caught by an officer instead. He admitted guilt to speeding and was fined $15 in Monday morning court.
Mrs. Joe Ruff of the Green Triangle area told Bannock county sheriff she was struck on her back porch and hit in the eye by an unknown assailant. She was knocked unconscious with no suspect identified by Monday afternoon. Police note her home lies outside city limits, keeping the case under county jurisdiction as authorities pursue clues.
C Takahara reported a truck stolen Monday to Bannock County sheriffs. Mrs Takahara saw the vehicle in Blackfoot Sunday, driven by two Indian youths. The sheriff is in pursuit.
Sen Henry Dworshak of Burley met with Mayor George Phillips at a Rotarian lunch to discuss bringing an army air base north of town. Phillips said Pocatello would accept only if maintenance and fire fighting equipment were included. Dworshak will study the proposal further and report Thursday.
Funeral services for William Bill Sibbett 60 early Idaho settler and cowboy held at Blackfoot LDS First Ward chapel with Bishop Noack in charge. Rev MacDonald spoke and Elder Anderson Bishop Noack provided benediction. Burial Riverside Thomas cemetery with American Legion military rites.
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